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SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. -- A middle school student in South Elgin is out of a coma after being beaten by a classmate -- and he's getting some high-profile support.

Kenyon Woods Middle School 7th grader Henry Sembdner suffered facial fractures and injuries to his brain when he was attacked for allegedly bumping into a classmate Friday.

The classmate who assaulted him was taken into police custody.

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo reached out to Henry via Twitter Monday night, and offered him support saying, "Heard you are a big Cubs fan Henry. When you are better I have a couple tickets and BP(batting practice) passes waiting for you at Wrigley. #StayStrong"